Account Handler/broker - London, United Kingdom - Miller Insurance Services

Miller Insurance Services

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are focussed on commodity traders as well as other lenders, exporters, financial institutions and investors.

We arrange non-payment / non-performance and political risks insurance to protect payment undertakings, pre-payments and delivery risks in the energy, metals and agricultural commodity sectors into an insurance market consisting of around 70 different counterparties.

Our team deals directly with risk managers, credit managers, investors, and Insurance desks, operating globally across a range of underlying assets and commodities, providing exposure to a wide range of risks and clients.

The Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to come in as an account handler with a fast paced sub team, to provide prompt, accurate and effective account management support directly to clients and business unit.

This person will work within the team, which is responsible for originating new business, placing risks into the market, drafting and negotiating insurance contracts and requires a wide range of skills.

Role Responsibilities:

Understand the clients' business and risk management needs and support the delivery of those needs through the provision of ongoing service
Keep track of impending renewals, gathering renewal information in good time to enable terms to be obtained and firm orders placed
Preparation of market documentation in accordance with clients and market needs
Support the creation of presentations for both new and existing clients
Accurate and timely production of client documentation (Market Reform Contracts, Evidence of Cover, Policies etc)
Ensure that market documentation is closed in a timely manner, making particular note of Premium Payment Warranty provisions and contract certainty deadlines and diarising as appropriate
Liaise with technical teams to assist the delivery and processing of insurance placements
Maintain accurate and concise placing files, using corporate document management system
Liaise with compliance to ensure all procedures are followed

Qualifications:
GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent)
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Knowledge:

Able to pay close attention to detail
Initiative, drive and enthusiasm to succeed
Willingness to go the extra mile
Results and service driven
A team player
Excellent knowledge of common IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and able to grasp new systems quickly
Flexible and adaptable
Organised and clear thinking
Hard working and committed

Benefits:

On top of a competitive salary we offer a fantastic benefits package including:

10% pension contribution from Miller. In addition, Miller will match any employee contributions up to 5%.
Private Medical Insurance
Medicare cash plan
Minimum of 25 days annual leave (with flexibility to buy more)
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Critical Illness cover
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Adoption and Shared Parental Leave